instrumentation vs device

device vs instrumentation

instrumentation and device both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
instrumentation	Yes	No	No	No
device	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, device is a hyponym of instrumentation; that is, device is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than instrumentation:

instrumentation: an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end
device: an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

Other hyponyms of instrumentation include ceramic, connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion, container, conveyance, transport, equipment, furnishing, hardware, ironware, implement, system, toilet articles, toiletry, arms, implements of war, munition, weaponry, weapons system, medium.

instrumentation (noun)	device (noun)
the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation	any clever maneuver
the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments	an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end	an emblematic design (especially in heraldry)
the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra	any ornamental pattern or design (as in embroidery)
	something in an artistic work designed to achieve a particular effect

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